Wednesday, October 11, 2006
From the Lighthouse keeper 6.16
Greetings, saints and lighthouse keepers, all!
Today was one of those days where when I finally got to the office I said “can another thing go wrong today?”
I have a long list of things that just didn’t go right today.
Although the list actually isn’t that long.
And the “things that just didn’t go right”? They’re miniscule: There was traffic. And spilled coffee. And phone-tag. And rush.
And I almost let those things block my view of God.
I had several wonderful visits today, plus I had the privilege of eating lunch with my daughter. There is light and love and life abundant, and it’s mine – it’s yours – it’s ours for the picking, if only we will pick it.
I have a sign on the wall in my study at church. It’s an excerpt from a book, and I’d like to share it with you. Following the excerpt is an “Edie day 23 update” from Stacy.
Claim God’s peace in your life today. And I hope to see you at the lighthouse on Sunday. Saturday even, if you want to lend your hands to the house of God for a span.
Pastor Kerry
From “Bringing ‘The Imitation Of Christ’ Into The 21st Century,” by William Meninger:
The Lord is speaking directly to my heart in all the events of my life. Only let me pay attention. Sometimes God cajoles. Sometimes God whispers. Sometimes God shouts. Often I let other cajolings, whispers, and shouts drown God out. This only happens when I permit it, but I can permit it so habitually that I become unaware of what I am doing. Let me begin now to listen to God’s voice.
This is what God is telling me: “You are my child, and I love you. I want to be your source of contentment, your place of comfort and safety. Stay with me, abide with me, and you will find peace for your soul. I know the power that fleeting attractions have for you and wish you the good use of them. After all, everything that is was made to facilitate love. Only do not turn to them for what they cannot give. Use my gifts unto my service and to show your love for others, but never forget that real happiness lies only in me.”
Today was one of those days where when I finally got to the office I said “can another thing go wrong today?”
I have a long list of things that just didn’t go right today.
Although the list actually isn’t that long.
And the “things that just didn’t go right”? They’re miniscule: There was traffic. And spilled coffee. And phone-tag. And rush.
And I almost let those things block my view of God.
I had several wonderful visits today, plus I had the privilege of eating lunch with my daughter. There is light and love and life abundant, and it’s mine – it’s yours – it’s ours for the picking, if only we will pick it.
I have a sign on the wall in my study at church. It’s an excerpt from a book, and I’d like to share it with you. Following the excerpt is an “Edie day 23 update” from Stacy.
Claim God’s peace in your life today. And I hope to see you at the lighthouse on Sunday. Saturday even, if you want to lend your hands to the house of God for a span.
Pastor Kerry
From “Bringing ‘The Imitation Of Christ’ Into The 21st Century,” by William Meninger:
The Lord is speaking directly to my heart in all the events of my life. Only let me pay attention. Sometimes God cajoles. Sometimes God whispers. Sometimes God shouts. Often I let other cajolings, whispers, and shouts drown God out. This only happens when I permit it, but I can permit it so habitually that I become unaware of what I am doing. Let me begin now to listen to God’s voice.
This is what God is telling me: “You are my child, and I love you. I want to be your source of contentment, your place of comfort and safety. Stay with me, abide with me, and you will find peace for your soul. I know the power that fleeting attractions have for you and wish you the good use of them. After all, everything that is was made to facilitate love. Only do not turn to them for what they cannot give. Use my gifts unto my service and to show your love for others, but never forget that real happiness lies only in me.”
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